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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.97, 4,147.16 and 1,826.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.97, 4,147.16 and 1,826.61 is: 2,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.97 : 4,147.16 = 1,826.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.97/4,147.16 = 1,826.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.97x = 4,147.16 × 1,826.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.97x = 7,575,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575,243.93/3,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.07

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